Vanessa Arredondo
Corpus Christi
Summary
25 years of experience in the Criminal Justice field including the supervision of offenders on parole supervision, supervising employees, case-management, training, investigations, and leadership. Knowledge of the principles of criminology and penology at the local, state, and federal level.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
United States Marshal Service Data Analyst, Contractor
One Federal Solution, LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Selecting, compiling analyzing and summarizing information in a clear and logical manner using various data applications.
- Receive criminal writs, court orders, judgment and commitment orders and detainers for distribution. Lodge detainers with local and state authorities, arrange transport for prisoners on Federal WRIT’s and designate prisoners to Bureau of Prisons.
- Receive, suspense and process Prisoner Medical requests for detainees in US Marshals custody, submit medical claims and bills for payment from providers and resolve discrepancies.
- Utilize a variety of databases to obtain, monitor and update information related to legal documents and court orders to meet deadlines.
- Receive and respond to questions from the public, attorneys, and other law enforcement agencies on rules, regulations, and laws appropriately and professionally.
- Establish and maintain relationships with external organization members.
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing and provide excellent customer service.
- Receive Civil Service of Process Orders and Summons and maintain compliance with established civil process regulations and procedures to ensure orders of the court are adhered to. Provide return of receipts to file with the District Court.
- Daily use of Microsoft Office suits draft correspondence, record data and present information.
- Applying problem solving skills to resolve complex situational issues.
- Certified in NCIC/NLETS user access
- Assist in receiving warrants from the court and entering them in the appropriate database.
- Advise the courts when prisoners are available for court appearance.
Parole Officer IV, Parole Supervisor
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Performs advanced parole administration and supervision work which includes applying problem solving skills to resolve complex situational issues for the Corpus Christi and Victoria District Parole Offices.
- Plans, schedules, and supervises parole administration activities, ensuring compliance with agency policies, procedures, and standards by researching laws, regulations, and approved findings. Apply research techniques to assist in the process of solution and recommendations.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures and develops reports and statistics with accuracy. Supervises activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include drug and alcohol testing.
- Coordinates and conducts parole investigations of highly confidential matters using accepted methodology and established guidelines. Organizing and evaluating information to identify potential violations of rules, regulations, or laws and determine appropriate action.
- Conduct interviews for new recruits, make selections and conduct employee reference checks.
- Collect and analyze data from various sources to identify accuracy within the databases and to support conclusions regarding parole investigations.
- Conducts trainings in policy updates and legislative updates with staff to ensure compliance.
- Maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System access and perform criminal information searches using TX DPS criminal history system.
- Conduct monthly meetings to provide information and training regarding legislative updates to policies and procedures as pertain to the law.
- Coordinate, compile, review and prepare monthly statistical reporting for the Corpus Christi and Victoria Parole Offices and present to management in a clear and concise manner.
Parole Officer III, Unit Supervisor
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
03.2005 - 07.2020
- Management oversight of a unit of Specialized Parole Officers to include the Therapeutic Community and In-Patient Treatment Facility, Electronic Monitoring and Super Intensive Supervision Program.
- Assign investigations to the field with deadlines set by policy and ensure completion. Collect information from databases and research information to ensure accuracy and policy guidelines are addressed.
- Utilize a variety of databases to obtain, monitor and update information related to legal documents and case management.
- Monitor caseload ratios through caseload leveling and assignments.
- Ensure completion of monthly contacts and submission of violation reports as established by policy. Conduct Quality Reviews and audit cases to ensure compliance with policy and proceed with disciplinary action for non-compliance.
- Supervise the work of others, establishes, and provides training, reviews, and evaluates documentation and recommendations and provides direction to officers on difficult cases.
- Utilize a variety of law enforcement related databases and develop reports to obtain, monitor and update appropriate information for investigations, warrants and data of parole violators.
- Field Training Officer assigned to monitor and conduct the 80-hour Pre-Parole Officer Training Academy training with new hires.
- Maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System access and perform criminal information searches using TX DPS criminal history system.
- Conduct monthly meetings to provide information and training regarding legislative updates to policies and procedures as it pertains to the law. Compile and prepare monthly statistical reports and verify accuracy for supervision and absconder warrants.
- Monitor, coordinate, and evaluate a variety of warrants and legal documents for potential parole violators on supervision.
- Evaluate information and reports regarding potential violations of rules, regulations and laws and submit documentation to the Board of Pardons and Parole. Make recommendations regarding potential violations of rules and laws.
Parole Officer II
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
08.2000 - 03.2005
- Casework duties consisting of pre-parole investigations, face to face contacts with offenders at office, home, and employment.
- Conduct collateral contacts with law enforcement agencies, work with criminal investigators to coordinate investigative efforts, conduct investigations using accepted methodology and established guidelines.
- Assess the needs and risk levels of offenders to determine appropriate supervision strategies and make necessary referrals.
- Conduct investigations on violations of release, write violation reports to document incidents of violation to present to the board of pardons and parole and present evidence at administrative hearings. Interview law enforcement officials to ensure accuracy of reports.
- Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using DPS criminal history system access. Maintain TLETS access and certification.
- Responds to inquiries from offender and the public in person, telephonically and in writing.
- Conducts activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of parole supervision to include drug and alcohol testing and surveillance.
- Completed Specialized Training for the Therapeutic Community and responsible for the supervision of offenders at the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility in San Diego, TX, Residential Re-entry facility in Alice and Corpus Christi and those serving federal time at the FCI Three Rivers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
01.1999
High School Diploma - undefined
Mary Carroll High School
Corpus Christi01.1993
Skills
- Data analysis
- Legal document processing
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Time management abilities
- Problem resolution
- Case management
- Statistical reporting
Certification
- NCIC/NLETS user access/USMS-Corpus Christi
Timeline
United States Marshal Service Data Analyst, Contractor
One Federal Solution, LLC
08.2022 - Current
Parole Officer IV, Parole Supervisor
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
08.2020 - 07.2022
Parole Officer III, Unit Supervisor
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
03.2005 - 07.2020
Parole Officer II
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
08.2000 - 03.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Mary Carroll High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi